Hospitality and Tourism Management

Chair: Juline Mills, Ph.D., Purdue University

The Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program at the University of New Haven prepares students for business ownership, entry and progress levels of management, leadership roles, and a rounded personality and attitude suitable for a long-term career in the hospitality and tourism industry. The B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides a global orientation necessary to develop leaders for careers in the world's largest industry. Our classroom learning integrates practical technology applications, academic excellence, and communication skills, which are reinforced through experiential learning and professional enrichment opportunities. Students participate in projects involving hospitality, tourism, spa, and event professionals from the state, regional, national, and international levels.

Students earning a B.S. degree in hospitality and tourism management at the University of New Haven are required to complete 121 credits, including the core curriculum (40 credits), business foundation core (9 credits), hospitality and tourism core (63 credits), elective (3 credits), and service requirement, fieldwork and internship (6 credits).